Bio 2510, Anatomy and Physiology I, Laboratory
Quiz on Microscopy
Name_________________________________________
I. Identification. Identify the microscope parts indicated by the NUMBERED lines. Please write your
answer on the numbered line (1 point each).
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II. On the line next to each function in Column A, print the letter of the matching microscope part from
Column B. Answers in Column B may be used once only (1 point each).
Column A:
_________1. Holds the objectives in place
Column B:
A. Iris diaphragm lever
_________2. Magnifies the specimen.
B. Condenser
_________3. Concentrates light on the specimen.
C. Fine adjustment knob
_________4. Adjusts contrast.
D. 4x objective
_________5. Used for precise focusing.
E. Rotating nosepiece
III. On the line next to each definition in Column A, print the letter of the matching vocabulary term
from Column B. Answers in Column B may be used once only (1 point each).
Column B:
Column A:
A. Contrast
_________1. Helps see edges between small objects
using color or shades of gray.
B. Total magnification
_________2. All objectives are nearly equal in
focus.
C.Parfocal
D. Field of view
_________3. Area of specimen visible through
ocular lens.
_________4. Magnification of ocular lens times
magnification of objective lens.
IV. The letter depicted below has been placed as shown into the mechanical stage of a compound
microscope. Sketch the letter as it would appear when viewed through the lenses of a compound
microscope (2 points).
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V. Name one item which can be used to clean the lenses of a microscope without scratching them (1
point).
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